Power up your training….

Have you ever dreamed about hitting a walk-off home run in the World Series? Or maybe you have had to sprint to catch the bus, or you’ve tried to show your friends up on the basketball court.

In our imaginary and real lives, you need the ability to do things powerfully.

But what is power? Power is determined by Force and Acceleration (P = F x A). Think of force as a push or pull from the object’s interaction with another object, such as the pull of gravity on us or the push phase of a push up.

Acceleration is the rate at which an object changes its velocity, like sprinting to catch the bus or a car moving from a dead stop.

3. Medicine ball squat toss- Perform three sets, six to twelve repetitions per set. Ensure proper squat form, imagine the ball is a hot potato and keep your eye on the ball at all times.

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4. Incline plyometric push up- Do this on a padded weight bench to ensure a soft landing for your hands. Perform three sets, five to eight repetitions per set. Ensure proper push up form and explode off the bench.

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5. Medicine ball twist throw- You can either catch the ball or take in on the bounce. Perform three sets, eight repetitions on each side. Take the ball to your hip on each rep and release the ball as quickly as possible.

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These will have you sweating, smiling and catching your breath, which is a sure sign of a good time. Because exercise is fun……right?